The power of play in a grade 5 classroom

Abstract:

The project The Power of Play in a Grade 5 Classroom examines and offers answers to
questions about the appropriate use of play in a Grade 5 class. The researcher has utilized
playas a strategy for cognitive and social development with her Grade 5 students for
several years and although she intuitively recognized the value of implementing such a
learning strategy, she had not formally gathered evidence to support her position. In
addition to reviewing literature pertaining to the topic, the research project brings forth
supporting evidence from her classroom and curriculum practice which indicates that
intermediate students who are provided with play opportunities in the class benefit
emotionally, socially and academically. This document consists of personal reflections on
action research done over several years.